Why My WordPress Changes Aren’t Showing Up?
If you’ve customized a page in WordPress but nothing seems to have changed on your live website, don’t worry—this is a common issue, especially for beginners. One of the most frequent reasons is that the page was saved as a draft but not published.
1. Check If the Page Is Still a Draft
After making changes, WordPress gives you a few options:
- Publish (for new pages)
- Update (for existing published pages)
- Save Draft (saves your changes but doesn’t show them live)
If you saved your page as a draft, it won’t appear on your site until you publish it.
What to do:
- Go to your WordPress dashboard
- Click on Pages (or Posts, if you’re editing a blog post)
- Find the page you’re working on. If it says Draft, it means it’s not live yet.
- Click on the page, then click the Publish or Update button on the top right.
2. Make Sure You’re Editing the Right Page
Sometimes, people edit the wrong version of a page—especially if they duplicated it or have multiple pages with similar names. Double-check that you’re editing the correct one linked on your menu or homepage.
3. Clear Your Cache
If the page is published but you still don’t see the changes:
- Clear your browser cache or refresh using Ctrl + Shift + R (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + R (Mac).
- If you’re using a caching plugin like WP Super Cache or LiteSpeed, clear the cache from the plugin settings too.
4. Using a Page Builder? Save and Publish Inside the Builder
If you’re using a page builder like Elementor, Kadence Blocks, or WPBakery:
- Always click Update inside the builder
- Then click Update or Publish in the regular WordPress editor too
Summary
If your changes aren’t showing up, here’s what to check:
- Did you click Publish or just Save Draft?
- Are you editing the correct page?
- Did you refresh or clear your cache?
- If using a page builder, did you save changes in both the builder and the editor?
Once you go through these steps, your updates should be visible on your site.